Biography

Andrew McLean is the Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors for Lands’ End, Inc. In this role, McLean lends his extensive operational and strategic expertise to continue to enhance the brand experience for the Lands’ End customer, scale business and execute the company’s strategic initiatives. He brings over 20 years of retail experience to Lands’ End leading organizational growth for several Fortune 500 and start-up companies. McLean holds an impressive track record in the areas of global brand delivery and international strategy, marketing and customer experience. 

Prior to joining Lands’ End, McLean served as President, International at AEO, the parent of American Eagle and Aerie brands. McLean joined AEO in 2016 and previously held the role of Executive Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer.  

McLean began his career as a strategy consultant with AT Kearney and later held senior positions at retailers including Gap, Liz Claiborne and Urban Outfitters.
Outside of his professional commitments, McLean has been an active supporter of the New York Fashion Tech Lab, an organization committed to supporting retail innovation among female entrepreneurs. 

McLean received his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Manchester, a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from Harvard Business School.